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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 673.76 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 673.76 and 232.70 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 673.76 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/673.76 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 673.76 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 156,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,781.16/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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